Harris County, Texas
Tomball Real Estate and Local Guide
Tomball is a city in northern Harris County within the Houston metropolitan area, known for its railroad and oil history, German heritage festivals, and an antique-filled Old Town district. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Tomball best.
About the area
Living in Tomball, TX
Nicknamed 'Oil Town, U.S.A.' after a 1933 oil strike; a deal with Humble Oil gave residents free natural gas and water from 1935 until 1988.
The housing market
Homes in Tomball
- About 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 52.8% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $306,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Tomball home
Tomball Museum Center
Collection of restored 19th-century homes, churches, and museum buildings
Tomball Depot
Restored early-1900s railroad depot and visitor center honoring the city's rail heritage
Old Town Tomball
Historic downtown district of shops, antiques, and restaurants
Burroughs Park
320-acre Harris County park with about 8 miles of trails and a 7-acre fishing lake
Jerry Matheson Park
10-acre city park with a swimming pool, splash pad, and playground
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.